Mike Bushfield, Eureka, Montana, is the Winner! The School at the corner of Main and 1st St. in Orofino is the answer for Clearwater Country History Trivia #679 a special feature to celebrate the history and heritage of Clearwater Country. Join in the discovery! Monday: The second one Tuesday: A very busy place Wednesday: A variety of ages Thursday: In the middle of town Friday: Early 1900s Saturday: Boys and girls Monday: Long gone, not many remember Tuesday: 1902 Wednesday: Museum reference Thursday: Photos remain Friday: Learning Saturday: Two stories Orofino's second school was at the corner of Main and 1st St. behind what is now the IOOF Building. The two-story structure was built in the early 1900s, possibly 1902. Learning took place there for both boys and girls of variety of ages. While no one living now remembers it, there are photos at the museum that preserve its history. Below are some of those photos: Sponsored by:
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